Miriam Rafferty

2.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
61 papers, 1.5k citations indexed

About

Miriam Rafferty is a scholar working on Neurology, Psychiatry and Mental health and General Health Professions. According to data from OpenAlex, Miriam Rafferty has authored 61 papers receiving a total of 1.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 28 papers in Neurology, 28 papers in Psychiatry and Mental health and 11 papers in General Health Professions. Recurrent topics in Miriam Rafferty's work include Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (28 papers), Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments (27 papers) and Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery (10 papers). Miriam Rafferty is often cited by papers focused on Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (28 papers), Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments (27 papers) and Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery (10 papers). Miriam Rafferty collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and Philippines. Miriam Rafferty's co-authors include Justin D. Smith, Dennis H. Li, Daniel M. Corcos, Wendy M. Kohrt, Fabian J. David, David E. Vaillancourt, Julie A. Robichaud, Cynthia L. Comella, Janey Prodoehl and Cynthia Poon and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Neurology and Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

In The Last Decade

Miriam Rafferty

51 papers receiving 1.5k citations

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The Implementation Research Logic Model: a method for planning, executing, reporting, and synthesizing implementation projects

2020 314 citations Justin D. Smith, Dennis H. Li et al. profile →

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Miriam Rafferty

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Toni M. Cutson United States

Emily J. Henderson United Kingdom

Ronald Stock United States

Susan M. Murray United States

Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria Brazil

Şehim Kutlay Türkiye

Péter Schmidt United States

Laurie Wishart Canada

Ruth Barclay Canada

Naoimh E. McMahon United Kingdom

Toni M. Cutson United States

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277 ×0.7

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103 ×0.3

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107 ×0.5

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Patton, James L., et al.. (2025). Use of Technology in the Rehabilitation Setting: Therapy Observations, Mixed Methods Analysis, and Data Visualization. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation. 7(1). 100425–100425.

Kemp, Amy, et al.. (2025). Predicting Device Implementation Potential: Development and Validation of a Tool Based on the DART Framework. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 106(5). e8–e9.

Rafferty, Miriam, et al.. (2025). Telerehabilitation of patients with stroke: Initial program theories for successful implementation. PM&R. 17(S2). S53–S66. 1 indexed citations

Rafferty, Miriam, et al.. (2024). Consultative, Proactive Physical Therapy in Early Multiple Sclerosis. International Journal of MS Care. 26(Q4). 341–346.

Rafferty, Miriam, et al.. (2024). Stemming the Tide: The Proactive Role of Allied Health Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease. Journal of Parkinson s Disease. 14(s1). S7–S19. 5 indexed citations

Sanuade, Olutobi Adekunle, Rebecca Lengnick‐Hall, Rosemary D. Meza, et al.. (2024). Refining the implementation research logic model: a citation analysis, user survey, and scoping review protocol. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 4. 1490764–1490764. 1 indexed citations

Rafferty, Miriam, Molly Beestrum, Justin D. Smith, et al.. (2023). Implementation of Home-Based Telerehabilitation of Patients With Stroke in the United States: Protocol for a Realist Review. JMIR Research Protocols. 12. e47009–e47009. 1 indexed citations

Rafferty, Miriam, Han Su, Masha Kocherginsky, et al.. (2023). Financial hardship is associated with employment challenges and reduced quality of life in early Parkinson’s disease. Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 9. 100225–100225.

Rafferty, Miriam, et al.. (2023). The Research Accelerator Program: A strategic initiative to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration that advances translational research. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 103(1). 66–73.

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Rafferty, Miriam, et al.. (2023). Parallel development of Parkinson's-specific competencies for exercise professionals and criteria for exercise education programs. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 112. 105407–105407. 4 indexed citations

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MacDonald, Jillian, et al.. (2023). Activity Monitoring in Parkinson Disease: A Qualitative Study of Implementation Determinants. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 47(4). 189–199. 3 indexed citations

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Burrows, Stephanie, et al.. (2022). Associations between exercise classes and self-reported exercise by people with Parkinson’s disease at Parkinson’s foundation centers of excellence. Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 6. 100137–100137.

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Rafferty, Miriam, et al.. (2021). Health Promotion and Wellness in Neurologic Physical Therapy: Strategies to Advance Practice. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 46(2). 103–117. 12 indexed citations

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Hornby, T. George, Miriam Rafferty, Daniel Pinto, Dustin D. French, & Neil Jordan. (2021). Cost-Effectiveness of High-intensity Training vs Conventional Therapy for Individuals With Subacute Stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 103(7). S197–S204. 11 indexed citations

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MacDonald, Jillian, Laura Doyle, Jennifer L. Moore, & Miriam Rafferty. (2021). Sustainment of proactive physical therapy for individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease: a quality improvement study over 4 years. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 2(1). 111–111. 11 indexed citations

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Reinkensmeyer, David J., et al.. (2021). A day in the life: a qualitative study of clinical decision-making and uptake of neurorehabilitation technology. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 18(1). 121–121. 19 indexed citations

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Khan, Uzma, et al.. (2020). Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Screening Program for People With Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 2(3). 100067–100067. 2 indexed citations

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Rafferty, Miriam, Janey Prodoehl, Julie A. Robichaud, et al.. (2016). Effects of 2 Years of Exercise on Gait Impairment in People With Parkinson Disease: The PRET-PD Randomized Trial. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 41(1). 21–30. 51 indexed citations

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Lamotte, Guillaume, Miriam Rafferty, Janey Prodoehl, et al.. (2015). Effects of Endurance Exercise Training on The Motor and Non-Motor Features of Parkinson's Disease: A Review. Journal of Parkinson s Disease. 5(1). 21–41. 70 indexed citations

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David, Fabian J., Miriam Rafferty, Julie A. Robichaud, et al.. (2011). Progressive Resistance Exercise and Parkinson's Disease: A Review of Potential Mechanisms. Parkinson s Disease. 2012. 1–10. 79 indexed citations

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